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I love coloring, especially with my six year old son! Coloring is a wonderful way to de-stress and relax with some nice quiet time. I especially love coloring mandelas or other coloring books like this one!

The Amazing Kittens coloring book is so adorable! It has 74 pages of cute little kitty cats in all kinds of different poses and activities. Each page is one sided so you don't have to worry about markers ruining pictures on the other side. The pages are of a thinner material, so I suggest using colored pencils as the best medium. Each picture is very intricate and you can just get lost in a calm zone while coloring! I had a really nice time coloring one of these yesterday to just relax and it was a lot of fun!
If you love kitties and need some de-stressing, you can get your own coloring book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Kittens-Coloring-Stress-Relieving/dp/1530075580/

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

I'm a bit of an obsessive nut when it comes to water bottles. I'm constantly on the hunt for a good one that won't leak, sweat and has great durability. I think I may have found the answer to all my problems with this nifty double wall insulated water bottle by Speed Hound!

The Speed Hound water bottle is made of BPA free 18/8 stainless steel that is extremely durable. The powder coated outside looks very flashy and adds extra grip for sweaty hands. Being double walled, it insulates cold beverages for up to 24 hours and hot drinks for up to 12 hours. This water bottle easily fits into 99% of cupholders which is a huge selling point for me! I hate not being able to put a water bottle into my car cupholder! The wide mouth makes it easy to add ice cubes and is large enough to easily pour in beverages such as coffee or juice without making a mess. The lid screws on very tightly and is absolutely leak-free and sweat proof! The lid also has a very handy carrying loop for easy portability as well as making it easy to loop a lanyard on as well.
I absolutely love the look of this water bottle! The sleek design is very attractive and you can just feel the high quality of it while using it. I filled it up with ice water and threw in my bag. It never leaked a single drop and didn't sweat at all! My ice water stayed nice and cold during the whole day and it was easy to drink out of the wide mouth. The carrying loop made it super easy to transport around. I absolutely love this water bottle and have made it my new favorite!
If you'd like to get this sleek looking, high quality bottle for yourself, they're available here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017SNPPMO

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome! ​

The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 1.4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized it would work a lot better with mini cupcakes since they're so tiny! I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use!
If you'd like to jazz up your next gathering, you can get some here:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW271W

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

I'm always looking for new ways to jazz up desserts and other foods with a little extra something. I was thrilled to try out these large flavor injectors by Fuzion Cookware! They took my cupcakes from neat to awesome!

The flavor injectors come in a nice 50 pack which is perfect for covering your next party or event. They are made out of low-density polyethylene and completely non-toxic and perfectly safe for food. The flavor injectors hold 4ml of your favorite flavor to inject into any variety of food. They are perfect for injecting chocolate, vodka, whiskey, rum, strawberry or any other flavor you may dream of into cupcakes, fruit, sushi or any other foods you think need an extra zest. As well as injecting flavor, they make a really neat conversation piece and your guests can get a real kick out of using them!
I used the flavor injectors to add a little extra icing to the inside of some cupcakes. I melted some icing and simply sucked them up into the pipettes. Since the icing was a little thick, it took a minute or two to fill them. I cleared the way by making a small hole with a toothpick so nothing would clog up the injector. Then, I simply squeezed the icing in and it added a nice little extra boost! After cutting the cupcake in half, I realized two may have been better to use per cupcake. I'm sure if I used a thinner substance it would've filled out a little better. Overall, these added a nice extra marbling of flavor and they were a lot of fun to use!
If you'd like to jazz up your next party, you can get some here:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BJW0426

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

I love baking and just cooking in general. A very important tool in the kitchen is a good potholder or glove of some type to handle all the hot pans! I'm used to old fashioned cloth potholders which have several downsides to them. They can't resist heat for long and if they get dirty, you have to throw them in the washer and possibly go without one for a day. Then you end up using a spare towel or whatever may be handy nearby. A nifty new solution is to use silicone baking gloves!

The Life Quintessentials silicone oven mitts came in an absolutely adorable vintage style box that would make an amazing gift! When you open the box, the oven mitts are neatly nestled in tissue paper and also came with a bundle of adorable cupcake decorational holders. The oven mitts are of extremely high quality and made with BPA-free silicone in a lovely baby blue color. The silicone is very thick and durable. The inside of each mitt is quilted and very cozy and comfortable. A black liner is extremely well stitched with an embroidered brand name on them. The gloves are textured to provide an excellent grip. These are extremely high quality gloves and I'm proud to use them!
The decorative cupcake holders are of a teal lace design and you simply fold them to stand upright around your cupcakes. They would make an absolutely lovely dessert centerpiece! To clean the silicone oven mitts, you simply rinse the outside with warm water and hang up to dry on the attached loop. These gloves are very plsuh and so somfortable to wear! I was thoroughly impressed with them from the moment I opened the box!

I tried them out by baking some cupcakes in my gas oven. My oven was at 350 degrees and I was able to comfortably grab the pan and even hold it for a few seconds without feeling much heat. The gloves were very easy to slip on in a hurry and it was very, very easy to handle the pan. They gave me a lot better coverage than my old potholders! I absolutely love these silicone baking gloves and I'm going to retire my clothe potholders to the back of some dusty shelf now! If you'd like a very high quality pair of silicone cooking gloves too, you can get some here:http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Oven-Mitts-Professional-Resistant/dp/B00J5M55SG/

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

About the Book:From the internationally bestselling authors who brought you the Krinar Chronicles comes a captivating tale of intrigue, love, and danger in a world where sorcery is entwined with science . . .

Once a respected member of the Sorcerer Council and now an outcast, Blaise has spent the last year of his life working on a special magical object. The goal is to allow anyone to do magic, not just the sorcerer elite. The outcome of his quest is unlike anything he could’ve ever imagined – because, instead of an object, he creates Her.

She is Gala, and she is anything but inanimate. Born in the Spell Realm, she is beautiful and highly intelligent – and nobody knows what she’s capable of. She will do anything to experience the world . . . even leave the man she is beginning to fall for.

Augusta, a powerful sorceress and Blaise’s former fiancée, sees Blaise’s deed as the ultimate hubris and Gala as an abomination that must be destroyed. In her quest to save the human race, Augusta will forge new alliances, becoming tangled in a web of intrigue that stretches further than any of them suspect. She may even have to turn to her new lover Barson, a ruthless warrior who might have an agenda of his own . . .

My Thoughts:Absolutely intriguing!

I was completely captivated from the first page! The ideas were fresh, the action plentiful and it even had a small smattering of innocent romance. The characters were believable and the plot was intriguing. It was pretty fast-paced and could use a little more detail, but stayed interesting during the entire book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and am highly anticipating the sequel! It definitely leaves you with an unfulfilled cliffhanger at the end!

You can get a copy of your own here:http://www.amazon.com/Sorcery-Code-Fantasy-Romance-Intrigue-ebook/dp/B00HB8TGVS

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

​ I live in central Texas and mosquitoes are a constant problem in the wetter months. Usually, they're just pesky and I try to stay inside at the peak times. I'm six months pregnant right now though and with the Zika virus going around right now, I'm especially wary of being outside with mosquitoes! I'm not going to stay cooped up every day though! I like to spend my weekends outside with my husband and son doing stuff. Deet spray is alright, I just don't like the smell and somehow always end up getting some on my lips which numbs them. These Mosquitavert Mosquito Repellent Bracelets help give me a little extra protection this mosquito season!

The Mosquitavert bracelets are Deet-free and made with all natural ingredients. The package comes with five bracelets, perfect for a small group of people! The bracelets are a light green color and feel somewhat soft to the touch, almost velvety. Six holes in the back help you insure the perfect fit for any size of wrists. They do have a slight smell to them, but it's not too strong and definitely better smelling than Deet. As well as being worn on the wrist, you can also wear these on the ankle, belt loop or on any other object kept close to your body. They last for several days and you will notice they start to dry up a little and the smell goes away when they start losing their effectiveness.
I've been noticing a lot of mosquitoes lately when we're outside. Me and my six year old son wore these for most of the afternoon, and I didn't notice a single mosquito around us the whole time! The smell was not unpleasant, I just made sure to keep the bracelet away from my face. The bracelet was very comfortable to wear and I even forgot I was wearing it after a little while. I definitely think these bracelets work and they definitely put my mind at ease with West Nile and Zika virus going around right now!
If you'd like to protect yourself from those pesky bloodsuckers as well, you can get some here:
http://www.bodyharmonic.com/mosquitavert/

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

Me and my six year old son love to do art together. It's very hard for me to keep pens in my computer desk since my son is constantly running off with them! I swear, I'll buy a 10 pack and then a few days later I can't find a pen to save my life! I was thrilled to get the 60 colored gel pens set from Ohuhu! Maybe I can keep a few for myself! I've had some really great experiences with Ohuhu products before and they are becoming a number one trusted brand in my household. I must say, they did it yet again! These pens are top notch quality!

The Ohuhu colored gel pens come in a nice plastic box with five different trays of a plethora of colors. These would make a truly awesome gift to somebody and they'd never guess what was in the package! Each tray of pens has a special place fr each pen and they're held snugly in place by clipping the lid onto a strip on the back. This set has every color you can possible desire all in one box. There's pastels, neons, darks, sparkles and even multi-color pens! Each pen writes so smoothly they just glide across the paper. The colors are incredibly vibrant and really stand out. These pens are just a true pleasure to use and the variety of colors is just amazing! I can't wait to see all the artwork me and my son can come up with! This set can easily be thrown in a backpack to be taken wherever you may need them and make a perfect travel set for the car!
If you'd like this awesome variety pack of gel pens too, you can get them here:
http://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Drawing-Coloring-Sketching-Painting/dp/B01AXY279O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456224487&sr=8-1&keywords=ohuhu+gel

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

Me and my husband absolutely love multitools! They're one of those need-to-have everyday items that we frequently use. I love trying out different multitools with new functions and testing them to see how they hold up in survival situations. I have to say, the Comenzar multitool is one of the coolest ones I've tried out so far!

The Comanzar multitool is made of high quality stainless steel that is durable as well as lightweight. A very handy nylon carrying case is included with a snap button closure and a belt loop on the back for easy carrying. This multitool is definitely lightweight enough to carry around everyday without dragging down your pants like other multitools I've used. The handles are made of a rubberized plastic material that provides a solid grip even when your hands are sweaty.
The coolest function of this multiool is the super-bright LED flashlight! The flashlight is located on the side of the tool and can be activated by pressing the small yellow button below the light. It doesn't use batteries, instead you charge it with an included USB cable! Once you open the multitool, it has spring loaded pliers that come out in the middle. They are ridged to provide a good grip and also have the larger opening near the base to easily grasp stubborn nuts as well as a wire cutter. On one side of the handle, you can fold out a small pocketknife, phillips screwdriver, a bottle opener with a medium flathead screwdriver header, and a small 2 inch ruler with hook remover and fish descaler on it as well. The other side of the handle opens up into a saw, small flathead screwdriver, can opener and a small file with a large flathead screwdriver head on the tip. Each separate tool has a small slot on the side that you can easily pull out with your finger.

This is a very easy to use, lightweight multitool with a lot of great functions! My favorite is definitely the rechargable LED flashlight! I have over a dozen different multitools, and have never seen that function before! This is a really awesome tool to carry around for everyday use and can cover pretty much any need you may have with an active tinkering lifestyle!
If you'd like one of these nifty multitools for yourself, you can get one here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017309S0W

*I was not paid for this review! I received this product free of charge for my honest opinion!

I have a six year old son, and I'm currently expecting another little boy. A common problem I've had is having stuffed animals, books, colors, toys and food spread out all over my backseat, especially on long car trips. It's especially frustrating when we're on the highway, and something he needs has fallen to the floor or ended up on the other side of the seat out of reach. I have actually had times where I've had to pull over on the side of a highway just to retrieve a stuffed animal he somehow can't manage without until our next stop. I was given the opportunity to review this awesome back seat organizer, and it really has simplified car trips!

The back seat organizer was very easy to install. I has two fully adjustable straps with buckles that will fit over pretty much any car seat shape. I had it installed in a minute flat! It fits nice and snug to the back of the seat and doesn't flap around hitting your kid's legs like some other organizers. The extra large size measures 25.6 x 16.5 and can hold quite a bit of stuff. It's made of a lightweight durable material with tight stitching. A cute gray and white chevron lining adds an eye-pleasing pop that accents my black leather seat covers perfectly!
The seat cover has a zippered mesh pocket on the very top that is perfect for keeping snacks or books in. The middle row has three medium sized pockets that can actually fir quite a bit in them! The bottom row had a jumbo pocket with two large sized pockets in front of it as well. All the pockets are perfect for keeping stuffed animals, toys, coloring books, juice bottles and pretty much whatever else you may think of in it. I was surprised with how much room was in this organizer! It's large size perfectly covers the back of my seat to help protect it from kick marks, which is one of my pet peeves.
My son was able to easily reach everything he needed in the organizer and it really helped keep all his critical items within easy access. I'm so happy to finally have a convenient travel system now!
If you'd like one of these extra-large convenient backseat organizers as well, you can get one here:http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Backseat-Organizer-Kids-Cars/dp/B00U46546K/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1452728435&sr=8-5&keywords=backseat+organizer

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I'm a Texas gal with a wonderful husband, an amazing six year old son, and an adorable newborn baby boy!​My blog is about the best things in life - cooking, books, giveaways and reviews of everyday products! ​This is a PR-friendly blog!!